Historical Events tagged with "jewish massacre"
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Jews killed in Mainz during plague outbreak
Following accusations of causing the bubonic plague, approximately six thousand Jews were killed in Mainz, Germany. The Jewish communities were scapegoated, facing violence and persecution during the pandemic. This tragic act was fueled by rampant fear and antisemitic sentiments, leading to a wave of violence against Jews across Europe.
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In Mainz, Count Emicho and his followers perpetrated a massacre of Jewish citizens, resulting in the deaths of at least 600 individuals. This attack was part of a larger wave of violence against Jewish communities during the First Crusade. Emicho's forces, motivated by a mix of religious fervor and societal tensions, targeted the Jews as scapegoats amid the crusaders' fervent quest for religious territories.
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